Migration 5 facts for kids
Migration 5 (also called M5) is a special group where five countries work together on immigration. These countries are Australia, Canada, New Zealand, the United Kingdom, and the United States of America. They team up to make sure their immigration and border services are safe, efficient, and well-managed.
What is Migration 5?
The Migration 5 group brings together the main immigration departments from these five countries. They meet to share ideas and work on common goals. Their main aim is to improve how people move between countries. They also want to make borders secure.
Who are the Members?
Each of the five countries has a specific government department that is part of Migration 5. These departments handle immigration and border control for their country.
Australia: The Department of Home Affairs
Canada: Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada and the Canada Border Services Agency
New Zealand: Immigration New Zealand
United Kingdom: The Home Office
United States: The Department of Homeland Security
What Do They Do?
The Migration 5 countries work on several important tasks together:
- Sharing Services: They sometimes share places where people apply for visas in other countries. This can make it easier for people to apply.
- Sharing Information: In 2009, they agreed to share certain information. This includes biometric data, like fingerprints or photos, for up to 3,000 people each year. This helps when people are asking for protection, known as asylum.
- Improving Borders: They work to make their border services better and safer. This helps to manage who enters and leaves each country.
- Working Together: By cooperating, they can solve problems more easily. They can also make their immigration systems more efficient for everyone.
